The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India follows a scheduled calendar of trading holidays. During the NSE market holidays the stock exchange remains closed, offering traders and investors the opportunity to assess their strategies.
The regular NSE trading hours are from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm on all weekdays. Trading remains closed on weekends, with no activity in the equity, equity derivatives, or SLB segments.
In addition to weekends, the NSE holiday calendar also includes the national and festive holidays. On these days, trading remains suspended in equities and derivatives as well as commodities.
NSE Holidays falling on weekdays and weekends in 2025
| Stock Market Holiday List | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| Bakri Eid | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2025 | Thursday |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
NSE 2025 Trading Holiday Circular
NSE holidays falling on weekdays in 2025 (14 holidays)
| NSE Holiday List | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivratri | February 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Holi | March 14, 2025 | Friday |
| Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | March 31, 2025 | Monday |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 10, 2025 | Thursday |
| Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2025 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2025 | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 27, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2025 | Thursday |
| Diwali-Laxmi Pujan | October 21, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Diwali-Balipratipada | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 5, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Christmas | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
NSE holidays falling on weekends (4 holidays)
| NSE Holidays on Weekends | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26, 2025 | Sunday |
| Ram Navami | April 6, 2025 | Sunday |
| Bakra Eid | June 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| Muharram | July 6, 2025 | Sunday |
On Diwali, a one-hour Muhurat Trading occurs in the evening. In 2025, the Muhurat Trading will occur on October 21, the day of Diwali-Laxmi Puja. The NSE has not yet notified the Muhurat Trading hours for 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the NSE closed in 2025?
NSE will be closed on following days in 2025 in addition to weekends. Following list does not contain trading holidays that lie on weekends.
- Maha Shivratri: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Holi: March 14, 2025 (Friday)
- Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid): March 31, 2025 (Monday)
- Mahavir Jayanti: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
- Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14, 2025 (Monday)
- Good Friday: April 18, 2025 (Friday)
- Maharashtra Day: May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
- Independence Day: August 15, 2025 (Friday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) / Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
- Diwali-Laxmi Pujan: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Diwali-Balipratipada: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Christmas: December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
How do NSE holidays affect stock trading?
NSE holidays impact trading by halting all market activity, which means no orders can be placed or executed on those days. Traders must adjust their strategies to accommodate these closures, often leading to a backlog of orders that are placed when the market reopens. This can result in increased volatility or price fluctuations as pent-up demand and supply are processed.
Can I trade on holidays in India?
NSE trading holidays fall on all national holidays and festive days like Diwali and Christmas. On these market holidays all trading activities in the equity, equity derivatives and commodities segments remain halted.
Are holidays different for different exchanges in India?
Yes, holidays can differ between exchanges in India. While there are several common holidays observed by major exchanges like NSE, BSE and MCX, each exchange may have its own set of additional holidays. For example, in 2025, MCX will be closed on Republic Day (January 26), Good Friday (April 18), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Diwali-Laxmi Pujan (October 21) and Christmas (December 25). NSE and BSE also observe these holidays, but they may be closed throughout the day for certain holidays for which MCX may have a morning or an evening session open. Furthermore, NSE and BSE may have different schedule of holidays altogether based on their circular.
So, while many holidays overlap, there are some dates when specific exchanges are closed, affecting trading schedules and order placements.
How can I track NSE holidays throughout 2025?
You can track NSE holidays throughout 2025 by regularly checking the official NSE website, where they publish the list of market holidays for the year. You can check the entire schedule
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